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Broken Lewmar Winch

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Topic: Broken Lewmar Winch

Posted By: Aussieangus
Subject: Broken Lewmar Winch
Date Posted: 21 April 2025 at 05:25

Hi Guys,

I was sailing yesterday and the winch spat out a piece of plastic. Upon further investigation i can see it was from under the self tailing metal horn at the top of the winch (i'll attach some photos if i can work out how to). Has anyone had this happen? Can i buy the part and replace myself as im a bit worried about dismattling the winch as ive seen winches dismantled before and bearings and internals fly everywhere? Has anyone had this happen? Im in Sydney Australia. Thanks in advance.

By the way its very difficult to upload photos can anyone help? Ive reduced size but still wont work

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Sydney Australia
GODS COUNTRY

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Posted By: Aussieangus
Date Posted: 21 April 2025 at 05:28

i have a 2008 340e. i cant get the photos up but please send me your email if you want to see them and i'll email. My email is angus@integrityprojects.com.au

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Sydney Australia
GODS COUNTRY

Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 21 April 2025 at 06:24

Angus,

The images need to be smaller than 500kb to be pasted. These Lewmar two speed winches are not complicated and you should be able to check YouTube to see how its done. You should be able to source the replacement part in Sydney easy enough.

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Wayne W
Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.

Posted By: Arcadia
Date Posted: 21 April 2025 at 09:15

Sounds like you lost the line stripper. About $25 for two. Replacement only requires the top plate of the winch to be removed. 10 minutes.

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Leon / ARCADIA
2018 Hanse 588
Sag Harbor, NY

Posted By: Martin&Rene
Date Posted: 21 April 2025 at 09:57

To post pictures you need to press the post reply button just under the messages, then a new box will open up and the option then is to upload your pictures when you get to the point of the message where you want the picture to appear.

Winches should ideally be maintained every 1-2 years. Cut a hole in the bottom of a washing up bowl or cardboard box and slip it over the winch and that should catch any stray items. Follow the instructions or look at the YouTube videos and it is straightforward.

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Martin&Rene Hanse 341 Dipper Wheel steering, 3 cabin layout, normally based in Scotland

Posted By: Aussieangus
Date Posted: 22 April 2025 at 03:52

Hi Arcadia,

Is it called a line stripper? it sits behind the metal horn and links into the back of it. Now the top has sheared off it moves around where the rope is supposed to be jammed in in the self tailing area.

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Sydney Australia
GODS COUNTRY

Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 22 April 2025 at 06:10

Angus,

Agree on your "God's country" in your signature. Not just Sydney but Australia in general!

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Wayne W
Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.

Posted By: Aussieangus
Date Posted: 22 April 2025 at 11:40

very true indeed!!!

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Sydney Australia
GODS COUNTRY

Posted By: Arcadia
Date Posted: 23 April 2025 at 06:34

Yes. Once the part breaks it can spin and jam the line. Here is a link to a USA seller.

https://defender.com/en_us/lewmar-winch-replacement-stripper-rings?srsltid=AfmBOor6dCl0dYNhUotGqeNshWJyD8qnp727R69aOp1AWp9mFyF-AEJg" rel="nofollow - https://defender.com/en_us/lewmar-winch-replacement-stripper-rings?srsltid=AfmBOor6dCl0dYNhUotGqeNshWJyD8qnp727R69aOp1AWp9mFyF-AEJg

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Leon / ARCADIA
2018 Hanse 588
Sag Harbor, NY

Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 23 April 2025 at 06:51

Angus,

Looks like Marine Direct is Sydney will have any parts you need http://www.marinedirect.com.au" rel="nofollow - www.marinedirect.com.au .

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Wayne W
Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.

Posted By: Aussieangus
Date Posted: 23 April 2025 at 08:25

Hi Guys,

Ive found a supplier for the parts and have ordered today. Thanks again.

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Sydney Australia
GODS COUNTRY

Posted By: Aussieangus
Date Posted: 23 April 2025 at 09:20

Thanks Wayne, i found a supplier! i hope your cruising is going well. Id love to see some photos, are you on facebook, instragam or the like?

Angus

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Sydney Australia
GODS COUNTRY

Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 23 April 2025 at 10:39

Angus,

Sent you a private message on this forum.

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Wayne W
Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.

Posted By: Aussieangus
Date Posted: 19 June 2025 at 08:08

Thanks everyone i got the kit and fixed it myself no dramas.

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Sydney Australia
GODS COUNTRY